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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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